Shown: Black
Red KapStyle SX20 · More Styles
Men's Mimix™ Short Sleeve Work Shirt
A blank garment from the Red Kap line, offered in 5 colors and sizes S–4XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.
- 65/35 polyester/cotton at 4.25 oz/yd²
- ⚠ DTG printing: not recommended — Polyester-dominant fabric is a poor DTG substrate; choose DTF or screen printing instead.
- ⚠ DTF transfer and Embroidery and Sublimation: conditional — test first.
Final pricing depends on garment quantity, decoration method, print locations, and artwork requirements.
Colors 5— Black
Black
Charcoal
Grey
Light Blue
Navy
Available sizes
Availability — Black
| Size | Status | Local pickup (Chicagoland) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Limited | — | |
| M | In Stock | — | |
| L | In Stock | — | |
| XL | In Stock | — | |
| 2XL | In Stock | — | |
| 3XL | In Stock | — | |
| 4XL | In Stock | — |
Last inventory sync: July 12, 2026 · local pickup stock held near Lockport, IL. Distributor network totals — not live stock; availability is reconfirmed on every quote before production.
Key specifications
- Fabric composition
- 65/35 polyester/cotton
- Fabric weight
- 4.25 oz/yd²
- Fabric type
- mesh
- Yarn
- Not stated
- Construction
- Not stated
- Label
- Not stated
- Cut for
- Men's
- Fit
- Not stated
- Sizes
- S–4XL
- Colors
- 5
- Country of origin
- Honduras
- Sustainability
- Not stated
Decoration compatibility
VisePrint guidance derived from this garment's stated fabric and construction — not manufacturer claims.
Screen printing
Good
Prints well with a low-bleed ink system made for polyester; standard plastisol can dye-migrate.
- Dye-migration risk on polyester content — use a low-bleed or poly-specific ink system and cure at lower temperatures.
DTF transfer
Conditional
Open or slick mesh surface — adhesion varies; run a wash test first.
- High press heat can affect polyester — test temperature and dwell time before a full run.
- Moisture-management finishes can reduce adhesion — verify wash durability on a test piece.
DTG printing
Not Recommended
Polyester-dominant fabric is a poor DTG substrate; choose DTF or screen printing instead.
- Water-based DTG ink absorbs poorly into polyester and can wash out — pretreat and test.
- Non-flat mesh surface reduces DTG detail.
Embroidery
Conditional
Very light fabric can pucker under dense designs — keep stitch counts modest and stabilize well.
- Lightweight or performance knit — use a stabilizer/backing to prevent puckering.
Heat transfer
Good
Standard HTV and transfers apply well at the correct temperature for this fiber mix.
- Use low-temperature transfer material to avoid scorch or dye migration on polyester.
- Verify transfer adhesion over moisture-management finishes.
Sublimation
Conditional
Partial polyester content gives muted, distressed color rather than full saturation.
- Cotton content will not hold sublimation dye — expect a faded, vintage result.
Decoration results can vary by equipment, ink, transfer material, garment color, and production settings. Always test before beginning a full production run.
Fit and sizing
Fit category not stated, cut for men's wear · sizes S–4XL.
Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Length Back | 31 1/8 | 31 1/2 | 31 3/4 | 33 | 33 1/4 | 33 1/2 | 34 1/4 |
| Chest Circumference | 41 1/2 | 45 1/2 | 49 1/2 | 53 1/2 | 56 1/2 | 59 1/2 | 62 1/2 |
Fabric and construction
Manufacturer highlights
- 4.25 oz./yd², 65/35 polyester/cotton, Ripstop (Body)
- 3.8 oz./yd², 100% Polyester, Performance Mesh (MIMIX™ Panels)
- Pre-cure durable press wrinkle resistant finish
- Seven buttons, including button at neck
- Two-piece, lined, banded, topstitched with sewn-in stays
- Stitched-down front
- Industrial Wash, Light Soil, or Home Wash
- Tall sizes available under style SX20T
About this blank
Two button-thru, hex-style chest pockets with bartack reinforcement and pencil stall on left chest.
Country of origin
Made in Honduras.
Shown for the Black colorway; origin can vary by color and production run.
Recommended applications
- Contractor apparel →
Workwear-grade construction.
- Fitness →
Moisture-management fabric for active wear.
- Hospitality →
Built for kitchen and front-of-house programs.
Similar alternatives
- · Same fabric: 65/35 polyester/cotton
- · Similar weight (4.3 vs 4.25 oz)
- · Covers S–5XL
- · Same fabric: 65/35 polyester/cotton
- · Similar weight (4.3 vs 4.25 oz)
- · Workwear-tier peer
- · Same fabric: 65/35 polyester/cotton
- · Similar weight (4.25 vs 4.25 oz)
- · Workwear-tier peer
- · Same fabric: 65/35 polyester/cotton
- · Similar weight (4.3 vs 4.25 oz)
- · Covers S–4XL
Terms used on this page
- Polyester
- Polyester is a synthetic, petroleum-based fiber prized for durability, quick-dry performance, and colorfastness, but prone to dye migration under screen-print inks.
- Ripstop
- Ripstop is a woven fabric with reinforcing threads spaced in a grid pattern, typically every 1/4 to 3/8 inch, that stop small punctures from spreading into larger rips.
- Mesh
- Mesh is an open-construction knit fabric with visible holes for airflow, used in athletic jerseys, cap back panels, and moisture-wicking gear.
- Wrinkle Resistance
- Wrinkle resistance is a fiber blend or chemical finish that keeps fabric from creasing, letting shirts come off the shelf looking pressed and stay that way.
- Tall Sizes
- Tall sizes add extra body and sleeve length to a standard size, usually 2-3 inches, without changing the chest width, for wearers whose height outpaces standard proportions.
- Bar Tack
- A bar tack is a dense, short block of reinforcing stitches sewn at stress points like pocket corners and placket ends to keep a seam from ripping open.